Texas A&M professor fired: Gov. Abbott responds to controversy
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A controversial recording from a Texas A&M University class has led to a professor being fired and administrators being stripped of their roles. FOX 26's Greg Groogan shares Governor Greg Abbott's response on the matter.

Texas A&M admins demoted over LGBT courses; lawmakers call for terminations

"Key leaders" in the Texas A&M College of Arts and Sciences have been removed from their department positions, school President Mark A. Welsh III announced Monday night. At least one politician wants Welsh gone, too.

Human trafficking becomes first-degree felony under new Texas law

Starting Monday, human trafficking will be classified as a first-degree felony in Texas, thanks to Senate Bill 1212, which was signed into law last week.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs new congressional maps into law
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Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 4, which redraws congressional maps in the state of Texas, giving Republicans more seats in Congress.

Federal lawsuit filed before new Texas districts signed into law

Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.

Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.

Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'

District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.

Gov. Abbott prohibits purchase of sweetened drinks, candy with SNAP benefits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that the state has received federal approval for a waiver that will restrict the use of federal food assistance benefits for certain sweetened drinks and candy.

Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight

Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process

Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.

Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list

The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.

Preview of Texas Legislature's special session topics
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The Texas Legislature has convened a special session to tackle 18 agenda items, focusing on post-flood recovery, THC product regulation, and the highly contentious issue of congressional redistricting.